Carlsbad, NM population by race
The table below shows Carlsbad's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,042 | 66.26% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 2.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 514 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 322 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 3,110 | 9.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,025 | 18.97% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Carlsbad population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Carlsbad has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Carlsbad's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Carlsbad population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.26% are white, 2.34% are Black or African American, 1.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.01% are Asian, 9.79% are some other race and 18.97% are multiracial.
Carlsbad 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Carlsbad is White with a population of 21,042 (66.26% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,025 (18.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Carlsbad, NM
By ethnicity, 18,073 (56.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,682 (43.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Carlsbad, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,938 (87.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Carlsbad, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Carlsbad's Non-Hispanic population.
Carlsbad Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 11,938 | 87.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 607 | 4.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 235 | 1.72% |
| Asian alone | 322 | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 376 | 2.75% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 204 | 1.49% |
Among the Hispanic population in Carlsbad, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,158 (83.87% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Carlsbad, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Carlsbad's Hispanic population.
Carlsbad Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 15,158 | 83.87% |
| Puerto Rican | 53 | 0.29% |
| Cuban | 193 | 1.07% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,669 | 14.77% |
Things to know
What percentage of Carlsbad, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 56.91% of Carlsbad population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Carlsbad, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,158 (83.87% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Carlsbad, NM have?
Carlsbad, NM has 742 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Carlsbad is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Carlsbad, NM?
With 56.91% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Carlsbad.
That being said, with a 9.79% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Carlsbad.
What is the majority race in Carlsbad, NM?
With a population of 21,042 (66.26% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Carlsbad.
Some other races are second largest race in Carlsbad, with 9.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
